A Political Ploy

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We abandoned our homes and friends for fear of brutal gangs pushing drugs and firearms. And we took months to reach the US border; where ICE agents yanked my child from my arms. No amount of begging would deter them; I'm handcuffed, and my child's taken away. Zero tolerance means there's no trial; where a judge decides if we get to stay. They refused to say where they sent my boy; citing all illegals will get bussed back. And it would be up to me to find him; proclaiming it wasn't their job to keep track. Please, God, I beg you, help me find my boy, don't let him be a political ploy.

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Lyric Man

Date: 7/9/2018 7:35:00 PM

We can crucify Trump but he's the only President willing (or pressured) to do anything about it. Obama and Bush also separated kids. Where was the (much needed) outcry? This should NEVER have happened and both sides have used these kids as pawns.. it's why I HATE politics!

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/10/2018 8:39:00 AM

Thanks Lyric Man, we all hate politics... but I am talking about the inhumanity of this situation not who started it first...I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/9/2018 3:20:00 PM

Although I do not agree with your opinion, I do admire your prowess for poetry, Emile. In this country, when people break the law, they get punished, even juveniles. That is all I am going to say. Coming from one who has been punished.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/9/2018 3:47:00 PM

Thanks Daniel, your pain is so deep it's pierced your heart my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/9/2018 2:50:00 PM

Well penned, Emile. A powerful write.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/9/2018 3:13:00 PM

Thank you Line, as always I welcome your comments my friend, Emile.

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/9/2018 9:30:00 AM

Just heartbreaking, Emile, Your Sonnet captures perfectly what these poor souls are enduring!!

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/9/2018 12:18:00 PM

Thanks Mike, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.